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I used to wonder this also. My current thought is I would use some things. Mainly to protect the perfection that you describe. I attended the Danial Pambianchi seminar last month and learned a lot more about the importance of SO2 levels and other things to prevent oxidation through out the...

I want to make Chard from whole grapes and was going to whole cluster press in my basket press. Any advice or warnings?

Thanks, these buckets are the california juice or chilean juice that comes in seasonally. I haven't tried the brehm juices but I would expect them to be very good.

I have made 4 white wines from juice buckets. 2 chardonnays and 2 Sauvignon Blanc. I notice a continual off flavor that is bugging me. I'm not sure what it is. It is kind of green and/or a bit yeasty type flavor. I was drinking the chardonnay last night and it was good accept for this hint...

Forgot to add that the directions said to use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon. This was a 5 gallon carboy.

I added Bentonite to my Chardonnay because it was a bit cloudy. It’s been over a week and it doesn’t seem as though it’s done anything. I’ve never really used this product. I normally use super clear.so just wondering if I should wait or go back to super Kleer.

That is a scam website I believe. https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/new-barrels-for-forum-members.67181/page-6#post-728802

Just received the Barrel it looks very nice. FYI the 2019 come with a cradle and spigot and will be in mid August. This one did not.

I am waiting for my 28l French barrel from artisanbarrels.com. They have good ratings from the Better Business Bureau. I expect to receive mine sometime next week. They also sell two wineries apparently. They have been very responsive on Phone and email.

I have done it using a 20 gallon brute garbage can. After fermentation I put plastic wrap across the top of the And along the sides of the inside of the garbage can. I also had a large round piece of wood that I got from Home Depot that I placed on top of that to squeeze out any air. I extended...

I thought so too. I will post pictures. They are specially made for this company. Here is the company that makes them. http://www.tonnellerie-allary.com/cooperage-french-barrel-making-vats-en/cooperage-art-tradition/small-oak-barrel.html They sell them for 144 Euro...

Confirmed, the 28L is not waxed. It already shipped and I should be getting it next week.

https://artisanbarrels.com/uploads/9/3/7/3/93731730/2019_barrel_order_form_small_final_12.pdf 220 for a 28L plus 55 shipping. I read that some of the smaller ones may be waxed but I don’t think the 28 L is. I ask and she said smaller barrels are as the oak to liquid ratio is so high. In the...

I just purchased a 28 L French barrel from artisan barrels. Has anyone ever used them? Their prices were reasonable.

Cab on its own is definitely an option. I just visited Napa and one of the cabs I tasted that I liked had PV and cab. franc. Thanks for the responses.

I’m making a cab this year and want and am planning on adding a small percent of petite Verdot, Merlot and can franc. I also want to make a southern Rhône blend so my question is can I substitute the Petite Verdot with Mourvèdre ? This would help with my planning if I only had to buy one less...

I would be interested in the crusher destemmer

Crusher destemmer that is.

Is the crusher December still for sale?

Been away for a while due to moving etc... Funny, I too didn't do much this spring. One bucket of SA Sauv Blanc. I am trying to clean up what I have from the last year and already looking forward to the fall grapes!!! I bought a Vinmetrica 300 and love it. I think I really want to try a nice...